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The Schedule:
Amsterdam I
Amsterdam II
Rotterdam I
Rotterdam II
Paris I
Paris II
Paris III
London I
London II
Here's Amsterdam II...
This is the Anne Frankhuis. No photos were allowed inside. The Frank's home is basically protected inside the newer structure.
...but of course, another canal shot.
On one of the days we rented bikes and with no grand plan just started riding with the flow. This is in Vondelpark (sort of Amsterdam's Central/Hyde Park).
During the ride we stumbled upon the stadium from when Amsterdam hosted the summer olympics in 1928.
Another shot of the Olympisch Stadion.
We also stumbled upon ING's headquarters (which we secretly had hoped to anyway).
It was designed by Roberto Meyer of Meyer en Van Schooten architects.
ING H.Q. (cont.)
ING H.Q. (cont.)
We could see big buildings in the distance...so ahoy!
Some buildings at the Vrije Universiteit.
Vrije Universiteit (cont).
Biking infrastructure is truly everywhere. Not a single street in this city doesn't consider the cyclist.
We then found ourselves in the Zuid WTC (World Trade Centre) area of Amsterdam. It's sort of an urban office park similar in ilk to Canary Wharf or La Défense.
The Zuid WTC station (under and behind the motorway) is served by two Amsterdam Metro lines, and is the terminal station of the new North/South Line being constructed. It also is served by a tram line, regional rail and ample bike parking.
This is the Mahler 4 Viñoly and was completed last year.
This is the ABN Ambro World H.Q. and was completed in 1999.
Mahler 4 Viñoly (cont.)
Another WTC building...
Mahler 4 Viñoly (cont.)
A pomo-ish WTC building...
Mahler 4 Viñoly, ABN Ambro H.Q., etc.
WTC H Toren.
A colourful section of Mahler 4 Viñoly.
Mahler 4 Viñoly (cont.)
Ito-Toren and Mahler 4 Viñoly.
ABN Ambro H.Q. (cont.)
Another WTC-area building.
Kempen & Co building at WTC.
Not right in the WTC, but close, was this colourful and modular project (still under construction).
This building is called "The Waag" and it sits in the Nieuwmarkt area of the city. It was built as the eastern gate in the city's defences.
A few days later we headed back to ARCAM, but it was closed yet again (to change exhibits). We were very disappointed.
De Gooyer Windmill was the only old-school windmill we saw while in Holland.
Multi-story bike parking near Centraal Station.
De Poozenboot! Basically, a boat full of cats! Strays are given refuge on this boat which has become an unexpected tourist attraction.
No explanation required.
Our hanseatic hostel in the Jordaan area of the city. It was actually built in 1644!
Our hostel was on the the Bloemgracht canal.
Even though the Jordaan wasn't a particularly gay neighbourhood, it did house both the Homomonument and this gay info point.
And then a ride on the Metro out to Diemen Zuid where we'd spend a night with a friend who is currently living in suburban Amsterdam.
Honestly, Amsterdam's Metro is probably the worst subway system I've ever rode on. Luckily, most of the city is very attainable via the tram network.
Shots from Spaklerweg Metro station.
Shots from Spaklerweg Metro station. (cont.)
Shots from Spaklerweg Metro station. (cont.)
Shots from Spaklerweg Metro station. (cont.)
Shots from Spaklerweg Metro station. (cont.)
Here's a view from our friend's balcony of Dutch suburbia!
Some office towers in the distance.
Same nabe by day.
And that's a wrap on Amsterdam. Stay tuned for Rotterdam, Paris and London!
Amsterdam I
Amsterdam II
Rotterdam I
Rotterdam II
Paris I
Paris II
Paris III
London I
London II
Here's Amsterdam II...
This is the Anne Frankhuis. No photos were allowed inside. The Frank's home is basically protected inside the newer structure.
...but of course, another canal shot.
On one of the days we rented bikes and with no grand plan just started riding with the flow. This is in Vondelpark (sort of Amsterdam's Central/Hyde Park).
During the ride we stumbled upon the stadium from when Amsterdam hosted the summer olympics in 1928.
Another shot of the Olympisch Stadion.
We also stumbled upon ING's headquarters (which we secretly had hoped to anyway).
It was designed by Roberto Meyer of Meyer en Van Schooten architects.
ING H.Q. (cont.)
ING H.Q. (cont.)
We could see big buildings in the distance...so ahoy!
Some buildings at the Vrije Universiteit.
Vrije Universiteit (cont).
Biking infrastructure is truly everywhere. Not a single street in this city doesn't consider the cyclist.
We then found ourselves in the Zuid WTC (World Trade Centre) area of Amsterdam. It's sort of an urban office park similar in ilk to Canary Wharf or La Défense.
The Zuid WTC station (under and behind the motorway) is served by two Amsterdam Metro lines, and is the terminal station of the new North/South Line being constructed. It also is served by a tram line, regional rail and ample bike parking.
This is the Mahler 4 Viñoly and was completed last year.
This is the ABN Ambro World H.Q. and was completed in 1999.
Mahler 4 Viñoly (cont.)
Another WTC building...
Mahler 4 Viñoly (cont.)
A pomo-ish WTC building...
Mahler 4 Viñoly, ABN Ambro H.Q., etc.
WTC H Toren.
A colourful section of Mahler 4 Viñoly.
Mahler 4 Viñoly (cont.)
Ito-Toren and Mahler 4 Viñoly.
ABN Ambro H.Q. (cont.)
Another WTC-area building.
Kempen & Co building at WTC.
Not right in the WTC, but close, was this colourful and modular project (still under construction).
This building is called "The Waag" and it sits in the Nieuwmarkt area of the city. It was built as the eastern gate in the city's defences.
A few days later we headed back to ARCAM, but it was closed yet again (to change exhibits). We were very disappointed.
De Gooyer Windmill was the only old-school windmill we saw while in Holland.
Multi-story bike parking near Centraal Station.
De Poozenboot! Basically, a boat full of cats! Strays are given refuge on this boat which has become an unexpected tourist attraction.
No explanation required.
Our hanseatic hostel in the Jordaan area of the city. It was actually built in 1644!
Our hostel was on the the Bloemgracht canal.
Even though the Jordaan wasn't a particularly gay neighbourhood, it did house both the Homomonument and this gay info point.
And then a ride on the Metro out to Diemen Zuid where we'd spend a night with a friend who is currently living in suburban Amsterdam.
Honestly, Amsterdam's Metro is probably the worst subway system I've ever rode on. Luckily, most of the city is very attainable via the tram network.
Shots from Spaklerweg Metro station.
Shots from Spaklerweg Metro station. (cont.)
Shots from Spaklerweg Metro station. (cont.)
Shots from Spaklerweg Metro station. (cont.)
Shots from Spaklerweg Metro station. (cont.)
Here's a view from our friend's balcony of Dutch suburbia!
Some office towers in the distance.
Same nabe by day.
And that's a wrap on Amsterdam. Stay tuned for Rotterdam, Paris and London!